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From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.139
Summary:

Has received an interesting communication from the Rev. J. B. Reade of Stone, near Aylesbury, on the zodiacal light. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.140
Summary:

Is sending for his perusal his own observations on the zodiacal light for the first quarter of the year. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.141
Summary:

Outlining the influence of the recent aurora on the zodiacal light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0103; Reel 1087
Summary:

Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0104; Reel 1087
Summary:

Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.142
Summary:

Would like confirmation of his London address before returning the books. Has borrowed from the Society the barometric observations made at Cracow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.143
Summary:

Warren de La Rue has suggested that WB apply for a government grant to further his researches on the lunar surface. Would be grateful for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.144
Summary:

Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Lunar Committee of the B.A.A.S. Hopes he will attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.145
Summary:

Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Lunar Committee of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1866]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Announces meeting of B.A.A.S. Lunar Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project